as in separating
to set or force apart
in your head you need to divorce your wishes and fantasies from the realities of the world as it is
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Recent Examples of divorcing
The former couple welcomed Corey and son Adam before divorcing in 1985.
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Ashley Hume , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Quiet divorcing is not a divorce on paper and represents more of an emotional separation between partners, most of whom are over 40.
—Devika Rao, TheWeek, 4 Feb. 2026
The two were married for five years before divorcing in 1975.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 3 Feb. 2026
Despite divorcing in 1996, Andrew and Ferguson continued to live together at Royal Lodge.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
Orange Is the New Black couple, star Samira Wiley and writer Lauren Morelli, are divorcing.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Jan. 2026
The two married more than 20 years ago and ended up divorcing.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 21 Jan. 2026
The local cops were called to a residence by the male homeowner, who was in the process of divorcing his wife.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 16 Jan. 2026
In mediation, a neutral third party helps divorcing spouses negotiate a settlement outside of court.
—Jane Harper, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
Ashley Hume , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Quiet divorcing is not a divorce on paper and represents more of an emotional separation between partners, most of whom are over 40.
—Devika Rao, TheWeek, 4 Feb. 2026
The two were married for five years before divorcing in 1975.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 3 Feb. 2026
Despite divorcing in 1996, Andrew and Ferguson continued to live together at Royal Lodge.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
Orange Is the New Black couple, star Samira Wiley and writer Lauren Morelli, are divorcing.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Jan. 2026
The two married more than 20 years ago and ended up divorcing.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 21 Jan. 2026
The local cops were called to a residence by the male homeowner, who was in the process of divorcing his wife.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 16 Jan. 2026
In mediation, a neutral third party helps divorcing spouses negotiate a settlement outside of court.
—Jane Harper, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for divorcing
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Hurzeler’s side are down to 14th, the same number of points (eight) separating them from West Ham in the relegation zone and Brentford in seventh.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Management also said that Viasat continues to evaluate strategic options, which include potentially separating the company’s government and commercial businesses.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 2026
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Cool the sauce quickly by dividing it into multiple shallow containers, and make sure to refrigerate within two hours of cooking.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
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Heating Degree Days are calculated by taking the day's high temperature and adding it to the day's low temperature, then dividing by 2 and subtracting that value from 65.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
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Even in ordinary moments—sharing tea, splitting food, laughing in the snow, dancing at weddings—Minnesota feels alive.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026
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Instead of one big weekly grocery trip, shoppers are splitting their carts between a warehouse club and a traditional supermarket.—
Alexandria Mansfield,
Florida Times-Union,
8 Feb. 2026
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If passed, the bill would allow residential ratepayers to be placed on budget billing plans on July 1, and utilities will be prohibited from disconnecting low-income customers’ services during periods with extreme heat warnings.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Well Connected Health reached out to suggest disconnecting and reconnecting my records.—
Liz Salmi,
STAT,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Divorcing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divorcing. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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